The Italian Super Cup final provided a thrilling spectacle as AC Milan staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to triumph over Inter Milan with a 3-2 scoreline. This high-stakes clash took place in Saudi Arabia, where drama and intensity defined the evening.
In a major blow for Inter, their national star Hakan Çalhanoğlu was forced to leave the field prematurely after suffering an injury in the 35th minute, clouding their performance. Despite this setback, Inter managed to take the lead, with Lautaro Martinez scoring a goal just before half-time in the 45+1 minute, followed by Mehdi Taremi who doubled their advantage just two minutes into the second period.
However, Milan refused to capitulate. Their resurgence began with a sumptuous free kick scored by Theo Hernandez in the 52nd minute, reviving hopes of a comeback. The momentum shifted dramatically when Christian Pulisic leveled the score in the 80th minute, bringing the fans to their feet.
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The highlight of the match came late in added time, when Tammy Abraham proved to be the hero, giving Milan victory with a sensational goal in the 90+3 minute. The triumph marks Milan’s eighth Italian Super Cup title, a testament to their resilience and determination.
As the final whistle blew, the trophy made its way to Milan’s trophy room, while Inter remained reflective on what could have been. The dramatic nature of this match will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the great comebacks in Super Cup history.
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